I tensed, inhaled, and held my breath as they squared off against each other.Then Herr Richter released my arm.“Now piss off and let your angel do h...r job,” the American said.Herr Richter snorted and marched off.I looked up at the American. He was breathing heavily through his nose.“Thank you,” I whispered. I reached down with a trembling hand and grasped his palm. “Thank you, very, very much.”I looked into his eyes; they were magnetic and powerful. My toes curled in my boots.Then I released. The coffee was accepted as an alternative to tea, but I think that they preferred the tea to the coffee, but now we had at least an alternative beverage.After breakfast I decided to forage round the area. "Jane I'm going to have a look around, I will be back around noon, so that will give you time to really show Hild around our area."I set out to follow the stream upstream, as I had never really explored this area at all. I had spent most of the time just setting up things, just to be able to. There hadn't been any shots, and the 'thud, thud' of plastic bags filled with books hitting the floor was reassuring. She finished the story, and then handed the book to her sister.Two weeks, in a way it was a relief, and knowing helped somehow. "Help me clean up guys." She had them help her clear the central area, then she stripped plastic off some of the 'walls' and arranged it on the floor before moving the mattresses they'd made out of garbage bags stuffed with crumpled plastic wrapping and. Her business is growing larger every year. With the growth came a gorgeous office. She looked around at the newly decorated walls, punctuated historical postcards of the city, and with plaques and awards she had been honored with. Best of all though, was the awesome furniture: a broad, rich wood desk and credenza set, even a small conference table surrounded by comfortable arm chairs. Yes, she really was where she wanted to be. " Still," she mused, smiling, "sometimes I really just need a.
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